locking/unlock from inside car - XBimmers

rmeir · 10-30-2012, 01:49 PM

ok i give up why isnt ther a button that locks unlocks car from the inside? I know I can do it thru idrive or thru the key fob but I have never driven a car that didnt have a button to unlock/lock it.

cblounder · 10-30-2012, 01:56 PM

The Central Locking System Button is located in the center of the dash between the the two air vents see p.34 on the owners manual.

roundtree · 10-30-2012, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by rmeir

I have never driven a car that didnt have a button on each door panel to unlock/lock it.

There, I fixed it. The only thing that annoys me more is the double press to turn the car off (which has been discussed at great length previously).

3Bimmer · 10-30-2012, 02:30 PM

You can unlock each door with a pull of the interior door handle. One pull unlocks the door, a second pull opens it. Easy.

rmeir · 10-30-2012, 02:43 PM

when in doubt read the book thanks, egg on face

April1 · 10-30-2012, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by rmeir

when in doubt read the book thanks, egg on face

No question is a silly question. I had the same issue when first time drove home from the dealer.

3Bimmer · 10-30-2012, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by April1

No question is a silly question. I had the same issue when first time drove home from the dealer.

Agreed. These boards are invaluable for getting questions answered and issues resolved. Of course, sharing the occasional cool photo or adventure is great, too!

3Bimmer · 10-30-2012, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by rmeir

when in doubt read the book thanks, egg on face

No problem at all. It took me a week to figure out that I can just lightly touch the preset buttons on the stereo and see what they are currently set to. And I read the manual three times!

April1 · 10-30-2012, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 3Bimmer

No problem at all. It took me a week to figure out that I can just lightly touch the preset buttons on the stereo and see what they are currently set to. And I read the manual three times!

I had to learn it quickly as my wife was waiting for me to open non-driver side door and was laughing at me struggling to figure out the way.

Wyvern · 10-30-2012, 08:41 PM

New here ... and already learning.
Thanks

lbjgh · 10-30-2012, 09:56 PM

I'm still learning too and I've had my wheels since May.

I still haven't found any use for the preset buttons...

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Originally Posted by 3Bimmer

No problem at all. It took me a week to figure out that I can just lightly touch the preset buttons on the stereo and see what they are currently set to. And I read the manual three times!

rmeir · 10-31-2012, 10:29 AM

presets well radio obviously but i put in my main phone contacts. hit the button it dials home simple.

roundtree · 10-31-2012, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by rmeir

presets well radio obviously but i put in my main phone contacts. hit the button it dials home simple.

You can also use the presets to return to specific areas in Settings, like Trip Computer or Onboard Info. Incredibly more useful that way, since fewer people use the built-in FM/AM radio nowadays.

I only recently discovered that the car charger would work even with the vehicle powered off. It seems like there's always something new to find.

sfax · 10-31-2012, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by lbjgh

I still haven't found any use for the preset buttons...

If you have sat nav, you could set one of them to "home" although for security reasons, you should avoid using the exact location - there's another thread about this. I also use one for calling the wife, radio presets etc

DonC · 10-31-2012, 04:00 PM

Set home to be the local post office - I can find my way from there!

Rogerbu · 10-31-2012, 04:08 PM

I've set the Real Time Traffic Information RTTI om a preset so that I can flip between RTTI & normal maps/directions.

rmeir · 10-31-2012, 08:45 PM

thats a great idea

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rmeir Private First Class Drives: x3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: chicago il Posts: 148 iTrader: (0)	locking/unlock from inside car ok i give up why isnt ther a button that locks unlocks car from the inside? I know I can do it thru idrive or thru the key fob but I have never driven a car that didnt have a button to unlock/lock it.
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cblounder cblounder Drives: 2009 BMW 135i CV Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 42 iTrader: (0)	The Central Locking System Button is located in the center of the dash between the the two air vents see p.34 on the owners manual. __________________ Current: 2013 X3 xDrive35i Titanium Silver 2009 135i CV Blue Water Metallic Past: 2008 X5 4.8i, 2003 e46 330Ci

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10-30-2012, 02:30 PM	#4
3Bimmer Private First Class Drives: 2013 X3 35i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 163 iTrader: (0)	You can unlock each door with a pull of the interior door handle. One pull unlocks the door, a second pull opens it. Easy.

10-30-2012, 02:43 PM	#5
rmeir Private First Class Drives: x3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: chicago il Posts: 148 iTrader: (0)	when in doubt read the book thanks, egg on face

10-30-2012, 08:41 PM	#10
Wyvern New Member Drives: 2013 X3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: East Bay, California Posts: 6 iTrader: (0)	New here ... and already learning. Thanks

10-31-2012, 10:29 AM	#12
rmeir Private First Class Drives: x3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: chicago il Posts: 148 iTrader: (0)	presets well radio obviously but i put in my main phone contacts. hit the button it dials home simple.

10-31-2012, 04:08 PM	#16
Rogerbu Private Drives: X3 3.0D M Sport, Alpine White Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Portsmouth, UK Posts: 74 iTrader: (0)	I've set the Real Time Traffic Information RTTI om a preset so that I can flip between RTTI & normal maps/directions.

10-31-2012, 08:45 PM	#17
rmeir Private First Class Drives: x3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: chicago il Posts: 148 iTrader: (0)	thats a great idea